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Sooker Family History

Sooker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stoker, Booker, Hooker, Smoker, Looker, Sooter, Tooker, Kooker

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Where is the Sooker family from?

You can see how Sooker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sooker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sooker family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sooker's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sooker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sooker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sooker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Sooker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Sooker. For the veterans among your Sooker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sooker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sooker in 1973 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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